Sweet Mimosa

Mary Rocap

my first album. a huge thank you to the NC Arts Council's Artist Fellowship for Songwriting, grant year 2001.

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Indian Summer

Mary Rocap

"The mild, pleasant weather of Indian Summer follows the autumn's first period of cold wintry days. The days become noticeably warmer, but the nights remain chilly. Throughout Indian Summer, the sun shines dimly and softly. The sky turns a rich blue and always appears gently and hazy near the horizon. The air remains smoky and still, with almost

"The mild, pleasant weather of Indian Summer follows the autumn's first period of cold wintry days. The days become noticeably warmer, but the nights remain chilly. Throughout Indian Summer, the sun shines dimly and softly. The sky turns a rich blue and always appears gently and hazy near the horizon. The air remains smoky and still, with almost no wind. An Indian Summer moon often has a soft yellow or orange hue. Indian Summer lasts from a week to ten days, and sometimes for two weeks then winter begins." This description of Indian Summer is from The World Book Encyclopedia, 1961 ed.; Art work by Bethany Tobin

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Deep December Dreams

Mary Rocap

Deep December Dreams draws its strength from the notion that from the depths and darkness of winter the earth has already turned its gaze to summer. Here are some stories, myths, confessions, and dreams to make those long nights pass more quickly. Supporting Cast: Charlie Ebel: guitar; Lew Wardell: bass; Bob Mutter: percussion; Bill Newton:

Deep December Dreams draws its strength from the notion that from the depths and darkness of winter the earth has already turned its gaze to summer. Here are some stories, myths, confessions, and dreams to make those long nights pass more quickly. Supporting Cast: Charlie Ebel: guitar; Lew Wardell: bass; Bob Mutter: percussion; Bill Newton: harmonica; Jay Miller: keyboard; Lise Uyanik: backing vocals; Megan Whitted: organ; Mike Craver: piano; the St. Matthew's Women's Singing Circle: ensemble singing; and John Plymale: recording and mixing Brent Lambert: mastering.

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Spring: The Wind's Story

Mary Rocap

I found myself telling the story of a spring that comes with some wrath: stronger winds, fiercer rains, and nothing promised.Despite that the prayer of St. Clare captured my attention: "Live without fear." May it be so.

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